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ethanol consists of the polar hydroxyl group and non-polar alkyl grouping, accounting for its solubility in both polar (water) and non-polar (petrol) substances (remember, substances with the same polarity dissolve)

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How does baking soda dissolve in ethanol?

Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) does not dissolve in ethanol. Baking soda is only soluble in water and not in organic solvents like ethanol.


Does carbon dioxide dissolve in ethanol?

Carbon dioxide has a very low solubility in ethanol.


Does ethanol dissolve in water primarily because of hydrogen bonding?

Yes, ethanol is soluble in water primarily due to hydrogen bonding between the hydroxyl (-OH) group of ethanol and water molecules. This allows ethanol to form intermolecular interactions with water molecules and dissolve in water.


Why can water dissolve NaCl and ethanol?

Water can dissolve NaCl because it has polar molecular structure which allows it to interact with the ions in NaCl, breaking the ionic bonds. Ethanol is a polar molecule as well, making it able to dissolve NaCl through similar polar interactions. Ethanol can also dissolve in water due to its polar characteristics and ability to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules.


Can ethanol C6H12O6 dissolves in water?

Yes, ethanol (C6H12O6) can dissolve in water since it is a polar molecule with a hydroxyl (-OH) group that allows it to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules. This makes ethanol miscible in water, meaning they can mix and form a homogeneous solution.


Is flour soluble in ethanol?

Yes, flour is soluble in ethanol, as ethanol can dissolve many organic compounds, including starches found in flour. However, it may not dissolve completely or quickly depending on the concentration of ethanol and the amount of flour.


Why does water dissolve more salt than ethanol?

Water is polar, and so is salt (because it's ionic and therefore polar by definition.) So salt dissolves easily in water, because in chemistry, "like dissolves like." Ethanol is non-polar (because it's a hydrocarbon, and they're all non-polar.) So water and ethanol won't dissolve in each other. Nor will ethanol dissolve salt.


What does so2 dissolve in?

It dissolve in polar solvents.It dissolve well in water.


What is apure compound petrol steel ethanol tap water?

The question is a list of different compounds and substances. Petrol is a mixture of hydrocarbons used as fuel, steel is an alloy of iron and carbon, ethanol is a type of alcohol, and tap water is water supplied to a tap from a local source, typically treated for consumption.


Does potassium chloride dissolve in ethanol?

Yes, potassium chloride is soluble in ethanol. When added to ethanol, potassium chloride will dissolve to form a clear solution.


Does sand dissolve in Ethanol?

No, sand does not dissolve in ethanol. Sand is mainly composed of silicon dioxide, which is insoluble in ethanol.


Why are lipids soaked in ethanol in an emulsion test?

Lipids are soaked in water because they do not dissolve in water but the ethanol will allow the lipid to dissolve such that when diluted the ethanol will fall out of solution to form an emulsion.